Top 10 Rainbow Nail Art Design Tutorials

Is your week simply dragging on? You know what would be a fun way to lift your spirits? Rainbow nails! A rare thing, the rainbow – you only see it when it rains and the sun shines, both at the same time. But, if you have it on your nails, you have your very own view all the time!

3. Floral Rainbow Ombre

This is a good option for the spring time. The usage of pastel colors in the ombre and the floral design together make this nail art extremely pretty! I feel like spring is upon us by just looking at it!

Rainbow Ombre & Floral Nail Art Tutorial

Dip a makeup sponge in pastel green and create an ombre on the pastel blue. Do the same on the pink, but this time, use the pastel pink color.

You should have the ombre effect as shown.

Use a dotting tool to create rainbow polka dots with all the colors.

Dip the dotting tool in pink, and create polka dots. Now, use the toothpick dipped in pastel pink to create texture on the pink dots. These will be the flowers. Add the leaves with the green color and a toothpick.

5. Geometric Rainbow Patterns

What’s a good way to combine science and math? This geometric nail art that showcases all the colors in a spectrum! So the next time someone says you aren’t good at math or science, show them your nails!

You Will Need

White nail polish

Red nail polish

Orange nail polish

Yellow nail polish

Blue nail polish

Purple nail polish

Makeup sponge

Nail striper/fine brush

Tape

Tutorial

Apply the white as a base coat.

Place two pieces of tape on either side of the nail, as shown.

Apply stripes of nail polish in the order of the rainbow onto the makeup sponge.

Dab it onto the nails till you are happy with the results.

Use a nail striper to create zig zags on the colored rainbow ombre as seen in the image.

Seal it with a top coat – it’s as easy as that.

6. Easter Pastel Rainbow Stripes

This is a great option for Easter, but also just in general if you like pastel rainbow shades. I personally love anything if it is in pastel, so I’m completely sold for this one. It’s really simple to do as well!

You Will Need

White nail polish

Pastel yellow nail polish

Pastel pink nail polish

Pastel green nail polish

Pastel blue nail polish

Pastel purple nail polish

Thin strips of tape

Nail striper or a fine brush

Matte Eastern Stripes Nail Art Tutorial

Start off with white as the base on your nails.

Use the nail striper to create diagonal stripes with all the pastel colors.

Once it dries, place the strips of tape along the diagonal lines.

Use a white nail polish to paint over it.

Carefully remove the tape to reveal the final look.

Make sure to finish it with a top coat!

7. Rainbow Chevron

A bright nail art that showcases the colors of the rainbow, this chevron style nail art is actually easier to accomplish than it looks, so don’t shy away from trying this. With the help of a few tools, you can wear this cool nail art.

You Will Need

Lime green nail polish

Blue nail polish

Purple nail polish

Pink nail polish

Neon orange nail polish

Zig zag stickers

Rainbow Chevron Nail Art Tutorial

Paint the bottom half of your nails pink and the top half blue.

Place the zig zag stickers in the middle of each shade.

Now, paint the neon green at the top, purple in between, and orange at the bottom.

Carefully remove the stickers and seal it with a glitter top coat.

If you want, you can go the extra mile and create an accent nail on the ring finger.

9. Polka Dotted Rainbow

Polka dots are always so much fun! If you’re ever having a dull day, all you need to know is look at your confetti-style nail art and I’m sure it’ll pump you right up! Who knew a bunch of colorful dots could make so much of difference? It’s super easy so make sure to try it!

You Will Need

White nail polish

Various nail polish colors of the rainbow

Toothpick

Polka Dotted Rainbow Nail Art Tutorial

Start with a white base.

Dip a toothpick in blue nail paint and create different sized polka dots.

Continue to do this for the other colors.

Once that is done and you are happy with how it looks, seal it with a top coat.

10. Rainbow French Mani

No nail art tutorial is complete without a version of the French manicure. This is a slight twist on the traditional French manicure. Instead of the white tips, we’ll be going for stripes of colors of the rainbow.

You Will Need

White nail polish

Various colors of nail polish

Nail striper

Rainbow French Mani Tutorial

Start with a white base.

Pick a color for each finger, except for the ring fingernail. This one will have all the colors.

Paint one thick layer at the tip with the nail striper, as though you were doing a French manicure. Now, create two more lines below that.

Do the same with the other colors on the rest of the nails.

For the ring finger, however, create curved lines with multiple colors so that they look like a rainbow.

There you have it – a rainbow French manicure! Don’t forget to seal it with a top coat!

Well, there you have it! The ten best rainbow nail arts. Easy enough, aren’t they? Some of them do require some patience, but it’s totally worth the effort. Now, you no longer have to wait for the rain and the sunshine to see a rainbow!